The Work of a Nation — Central Intelligence Agency

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ONE COMMUNITY.<br>An Agency unmatched in its core capabilities, functioning as one team, fully integrated into the Intelligence Community.</p> <h3>The Mission</h3> <p>We are the nation’s first line of defense. 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